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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.38, 8,792.76 and 2,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.38, 8,792.76 and 2,060.86 is: 3,091.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.38 : 8,792.76 = 2,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.38/8,792.76 = 2,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.38x = 8,792.76 × 2,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.38x = 18,120,647.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,647.37/5,861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.53

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